Kats notch win over Libby

The game was a makeup game for bad weather, for sure.

But Columbia Falls’ 78-43 victory over Libby on Tuesday, Feb. 13 was also a solid warm-up before the Western A Divisional tournament in Butte. In a typical year, the Wildkats could expect to see a two-week layoff due to play-in games, but this make-up game proved to be a claw-sharpener before bracket play this weekend.

Columbia Falls got off to a fast start against the Lady Loggers, notching a 22-6 advantage in the first quarter. The Wildkats added seven points to their lead in the second quarter for a 41-18 halftime lead.

Libby couldn’t cut into that lead and Columbia Falls finished the game on a 23-10 run.

Taryn Borgen led the WildKats with 22 points, while Hope McAtee notched 17 points. Ellie Stutsman was the third Columbia Falls player to score in double-digits with 14 points.

Columbia Falls finished the season with an 8-4 conference record and a 9-9 overall mark and will head to the divisional tournament this weekend.

At Libby

COLUMBIA FALLS 78, LIBBY 43

C-Falls - 22 - 19 - 14 - 23 - 78

Libby - 6 - 12 - 15 - 10 - 43

COLUMBIA FALLS SCORING - Taryn Borgen 22, Hope McAtee 17, Ellie Stutsman 14, Emalee Alton 7, Addy Bowler 4, Kierra Kemppainen 4, Alanis Peterson 3, Onnika Lawrence 3, Demye Rensel 2, Rylee Sweeney 2